Branched Boring Sponge [Amphilectus digitatus]
Description
Amphilectus digitatus, or the branched boring sponge, is a species of demosponge that is native to the North Atlantic Ocean. This species is known for its branching shape and its ability to bore into calcareous substrates. It is a filter feeder and is often found in subtidal rocky habitats.
Taxonomy
| Phylum |
Sponges
Porifera
|
|---|---|
| Class |
Demospongiae
Demospongiae
|
| Order |
Poecilosclerida
Poecilosclerida
|
| Family |
Microcionidae
Microcionidae
|
| Genus |
Amphilectus
Amphilectus
|